The Washington critic., 1887-09-27
TO GOVERNMENT CLERKS.
Something Interesting to Them and
All Others Tired of Paying Rent.

something Interesting to Thorn and
All Others Tired of Paying Rent.
Five years ago gentleman employed In
Government office In this city, who had
hitherto expended his salary as fast as he
received 1t, conceived the Idea OF "laying
up something for a rainy day." At the
end of the month following thi. decision he
found himself In possession OF little less
than $50. This money he took to Mr.. w. Il.
Buriord Of No. 1929 New York avenue and
expressed the desire to invest in real es-
tate on monthly payments. BY Mfr. Bur
ford's advice the gentleman purchased
house, into which he removed, making for
his first payment the sum mentioned above.
The money he would have paid for
rent, added to the amount he saved by
economy lin which he was heartily seconded
by his wife), enabled him IN due time to
own his dwelling and to make additional
investments, from which he received rents.
The result is that to-day the gentleman is
the owner OF four good houses, paying
good Interest. Deduction: "What man has
done man may do"
This occurrence, by no means new to the
writer, was revived, In view OF rare oppor-
tupities now being offered by Mr.. Burford
for doing the same thing. In a recent stroll
through Ii street northeast block of brick
residences, between Twelfth aud Thirteenth
streets, in process of erection, attracted
special attention from their architectural
beauty and the thoroughness OF their work
maDship. Inquiry revealed the fact that
Mr.. Burford was building, on the premises
referred to, eleven houses, and on q fifty
feet street, between Twelfth and Thirteenth
and between & and ii streets, ten more.
Some OF these houses were inspected
Those on II street contain eight rooms each,
with all modern improvements. They are
two stories and manssrd roof, the fronts Of
selected handmade brick laid in black
mortar; there are open freplaces with
antique oak mantels, bevelel mirrors,
cathedral glass, and In plan each house
differs from the other, special plans hav-
Ing been drawn for each. These houses arc
being built by the day, and the object Is to
embody In medium.grade houses all the
features Of fine houses without the addi-
tieDal cost. They are unlike the conven-
tionsl two.story and back building or base
ment houses, so common hereabouts, but
will meet the demand for class Of houses
OF which there Is q great scarcity, and none
Of which are to be found at the northwest.
Mr.. Burford believes las do others familiar
with real estate in East Washington) that
that section is destined to grow very largely,
and that real estate Investments are sure to
pay large interest. He bought three-fourths
OF square Of this land for cash; all his
building material is bought for cash. all
his work is done by the day, under his per-
sonal supervision, and he unhesitatingly
declares that there are no such homes to be
found elsewhere In the city of Washington.
Ground has recently been sold IN that square
for double the money Mr.. Burford paid for
his tract in March last, and he doe. not care
to sell any more even at that price. Prop
erty lie increasing In value continually, and
there is prosperous future for East Wash
iDgtOn real estate.
These II street homes may be purchased
Of Mr.. Burford for $500 each, or those in
the new street (being six-room houses), for
$3.50; at which prices they Will pay not
lees than twelve per cent interest; while
the terms OF purchase will be made en-
tirely satisfactory. What better oppor-
tunity could be afforded men with moderate
salaries to secure a home as the nucleus
OF extended real estate Investments like
that referred to In the incident with which
this article opens. A few months orSsars
Of regular payments will place the frugal
investor In possession of real estate which
is reasonably certain to increase very largely
and carry him beyond the reach of civil
service alarms. Whether intending to in-
vest or not, special attention is called to the
buildings alluded to, and all interested In
securing homes at reasonable rates are in
viied to call on Mr.. Burford, at his Office,
No. 1922 New York avenue northwest, who
will arrange details to the entire satisfaction
OF the purchaser.